“Do It” – Chloe X Halle
Chloe X Halle just released their first single, “Do It”, from their sophomore album, Ungodly Hour, which is scheduled to be released on June 5th.
The video features the sisters performing a tightly choreographed dance that features sparkles, glitter, and mirrors.
It Was All Good Till It Wasn’t – Kehlani Album
Kehlani’s sophomore album, It Was All Good TIll It Wasn’t, reached a career-high, debuting at #2 on the Billboard album chart. The R&B set shifted 83,000 album equivalents within its first week of release.
Recently, the singer revealed that a conversation with Drake helped her name the album.
“Save A Kiss” – Jessie Ware
Jessie Ware released her latest single, “Save A Kiss”, a dance-heavy anthem with quarantine vibes. Ware explained the song like this:
“Save A Kiss” has taken on a new meaning during these weird times and it seems like the right time to put it out. This track is an optimistic one for me, I hope it resonates with people wherever they are right now.”
Her album, What’s Your Pleasure? is scheduled for release on June 19th.
Ariana Grande + Justin Bieber’s benefit single “Stuck With You” debuts at #1.
The pair recently collaborated on the charity single, “Stuck With You”, which benefits the First Responder’s Children Foundation.
Proceeds from the streams and sales go to fund grants and scholarships for the children of healthcare workers, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), paramedics, police officers, and firefighters serving at the front lines during the global pandemic.
The music video features fans and health care workers from around the world in quarantine or social distancing. The video has helped raise over $30,000.
Several artists announced their anticipated album releases.
B7 – Brandy Album
Brandy announced her first album in eight years, B7, set to be released on July 31st. Her recently released first single, “Baby Mama”, featured Chance The Rapper.
The Album – Teyana Taylor Album
Teyana Taylor also announced her new project, The Album, which will be released in June. Taylor has expressed her disappointment with the lack of creative control on her Kanye West-produced album, K.T.S.E, which was released in 2018. The singer has since been vocal about reclaiming control of her music after the exclusion of several songs and verses from her last album.
The new project is preceded by singles, “How You Want It?” featuring King Combs, “Morning” featuring Kehlani, and recently teased “Bare Wit Me.”